How To...
Learn how to do many tasks around your shop.
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Centering Work in a 4-Jaw Chuck
View GuideThis is a procedure to center work in just two revolutions of the 4-jaw chuck. Use this procedure, and regardless of your skill level, you can center work quickly and accurately.
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Change Gears for Threading
View GuideThis calculator determines the correct change gears for any thread pitch. Works for all mini lathes and HiTorque Bench Lathes.
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How to use a wiggler
View GuideHow to use a wiggler; a type of edge and center finder. Learn what all the attachments are for.
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Machinist's Calculator
View CalculatorTap drill sizes, speeds and feeds, bolt circles, and more. This machinist's calculator also works on your phone so you can use it in the shop.
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Selecting and Using Band Saw Blades
View GuideChoosing the right blade for the material to be cut plays an important role in band sawing.
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Sharpening Lathe Tool Bits
View GuideHere is what you need to know to sharpen your own high speed steel lathe tool bits.
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Stock Diameters for Even Knurls
View GuideThis knurling calculator finds the next smaller diameter from the diameter of your work piece.
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Troubleshooting the Variable Speed Drive
View GuideThere are several common types of failure that occur on the mini lathe's and mini mill's variable speed drive. Find the symptoms your machine exhibits, and follow the steps to diagnose the problem.
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